Hi Fitness
fans, ahhhhhh, let’s all just relax.Sounds
great right?Well if you’re looking for
a spiritual way to unwind after a workout, why settle for the ordinary
when you
have the extraordinary. Why settle for something modern
when you experience
something ancient.At the Mandarin
Oriental Hotel in Miami I found one treatment
that’s both.

Specialized
spa treatments routed in ancient traditions, incorporating elaborate
rituals
designed to relax every muscle of the body while taking you on a
spiritual
journey are in high demand at spas worldwide. The Mandarin Oriental Miami
Spa’s
Jennifer Sanchez says demand is high for treatments steeped in
tradition
like
the Lomi Lomi, an ancient Hawaiian for of massage, which she says
begins with a
welcoming foot ritual that’s much more than a foot cleaning., “Long ago it’s known that people would walk
miles and miles to people’s houses and just as a welcoming
they would welcome
them into home and wash their feet to thank them for walking so many
miles.”

Next chimes
are rung, to clear the energy in the room, as well as your mind and
body. Then
you move to the table.A Lomi Lomi
stick, sort of a y-shaped instrument made from a guava tree is gently
pressed
into pressure points along your back, feet
and lets. It feels awesome!Next, you’re
given a deep tissue massage with
aromatherapy oils with a massage technique called “the wave”. The whole
experience
lasts at least an hour and is simply wonderful.

To
get the
most out of your spa experience, arrive early to relax. Discuss your
treatment
with the therapist in advance so any special needs are taken care of.
And try
new treatments to expand your spa horizons.